| Full Name |
Iván Arcides Barton Cisneros |
| Earned Name |
“Messi of Referees” |
| Profession |
Football Referee |
| Physical Stats |
| Height (approx.) |
5′ 11″ (180 cm) |
| Eye Colour |
Black |
| Hair Colour |
Black |
| Career |
| League(s) |
Domestic: Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador
International: FIFA and CONCACAF |
| Achievement |
Ranked as the highest-rated official at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the Round of 16 |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
27 January 1991 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2026) |
35 Years |
| Birthplace |
Santa Ana, El Salvador |
| Zodiac sign |
Aquarius |
| Nationality |
Salvadoran |
| Hometown |
Santa Ana, El Salvador |
| College/University |
• University of El Salvador
• FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management
• International University of La Rioja |
| Educational Qualification(s) |
• Graduation in Chemical Sciences from the University of El Salvador (2009-2014)
• Diploma in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management (March 2023-September 2023)
• Master of Business Administration from the International University of La Rioja (June 2026-April 2028) |
| Religion |
Christianity |
| Food Habit |
Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media |
• Instagram
• Twitter
• LinkedIn |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Marriage Date |
9 June 2026
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| Family |
| Wife/Spouse |
Ana Yancy Abrego (journalist) |
| Children |
Son– 1
Daughter– 1
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